September 16 2019 BOARD OF EDUCATION CINCINNATI, OHIO ... · The audit will consist of control testing in the area of expenditures (non-payroll), payroll, self-insurance (employee

September 16 2019

BOARD OF EDUCATION

CINCINNATI, OHIO

PROCEEDINGS

BUSINESS MEETING

September 16, 2019

Table of Contents

Election of Treasurer Pro Tempore . . . . . . . . . . . . 1065

Roll Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1065

Minutes Approved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1065

Report of the Audit Committee August 28, 2019 . . . . . . . . . 1065

Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1072

Announcements/Hearing of the Public . . . . . . . . . . . 1072

Board Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1072

A Resolution Recognizing Mireika “Marie” Kobayashi . . . . . . . . 1072

Report of the Superintendent

Recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools . . . . . . . .

1. Certificated Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1075

2. Civil Service Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1087

Report of the Treasurer

I. Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1097

II. Amendment to Agreements. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1099

III. Late Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1100

IV. Board Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1101

V. Board Member Service Fund . . . . . . . . . . . 1101

VI. Award Oof Purchase Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . 1102

VII. Then and Now Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . 1103

VIII. Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1105

IX. Settlements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1105

X. For Board Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1106

XI. Grant Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1109

Inquiries/Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1110

Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1110

Adjournment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1110

September 16 1065 2019

REGULAR MEETING

The Board of Education of the City School District of the City of Cincinnati, Ohio, met pursuant to its calendar of meetings in

the ILC at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center, 2651 Burnet Avenue, Monday, September 16, 2019 at 6:43 p.m.,

President Jones in the chair. The pledge to the flag was led by President Jones.

ROLL CALL

Present: Members Bates, Bolton, Bowers, Davis, Messer, President Jones (6)

Absent: Member Moroski (1)

Superintendent Catherine L. Mitchell was present.

MINUTES APPROVED

Mr. Davis moved and Mrs. Bowers second that the minutes of the following meetings be approved without reading, copies of

said minutes having been distributed to members and made available to the public and news media on September 17, 2019.

Business Meeting – August 26, 2019

Special Meeting – August 26, 2019

Business Meeting – September 4, 2019

Special Meeting – September 4, 2019

Passed viva voce.

President Jones declared the motion carried.

REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE

The Audit Committee met on Tuesday, August 28, 2019 at 4:30 PM at the Cincinnati Public Schools Education Center in

Conference Room 1-A.

ATTENDEES

Audit Committee Members

Jennifer Couser, Jim Crosset, Christine Fisher, David Foote, Jeffrey Orschell, Thomas D. Heldman, Daniel E. Holthaus

Administration

Lauren Roberts, Internal Auditor; Jennifer Wagner, Treasurer; Kevin Ashley, Director of Financial Reporting

Finance Committee

Eve Bolton, Chair

BDO Risk Advisory Services

Randy Coomes, Senior Director

Cincinnati Federation of Teachers (CFT)

Don Mooney, Counsel and Field Representative

Community Members

Tom Conlan, Craig Rozen

Plattenburg & Associates, Inc.

Kevin Vaughn, CPA, Principal



(cont.)

Fiscal Year 2019 Financial Audit Report

Kevin Vaughn, Plattenburg & Associates, informed the Committee about Plattenburg’s audit of internal controls over financial

reporting and compliance. He reported that they are engaged to audit the financial statements of the governmental activities of the

Cincinnati City School District for the year ended June 30, 2019.

Mr. Vaughn reported that Plattenburg will be onsite beginning the week of September 9, 2019. He also reported that a minority

firm will be completing approximately 15 percent of the audit, as state law requires the use of minority owned firms when work

hours are above 800.

He reported that the goal is to have the financial statements ready for auditing by mid-November 2019.

The audit will consist of control testing in the area of expenditures (non-payroll), payroll, self-insurance (employee benefits),

purchase card transactions, cash investments, unreported liabilities, and capital asset activity, as well as other areas.

The audit is due to the State Auditor by midnight, December 31, 2019.

Mr. Vaughn updated the Committee on the new Government Accounting Standards Board Requirements (GASB) Statement No. 83:

Certain Asset Retirement Obligations and GASB Statement No. 88: Certain Disclosures Related to Debt, including Direct

Borrowings and Direct Placements.

Fiscal Year 2020 Internal Audit Plan and Goals

The purpose of Ms. Roberts’ annual Internal Audit Plan (IAP) is to outline the activities and objectives of Cincinnati Public

Schools’ Internal Audit Department. The execution of the plan begins August 29, 2019, and concludes with final reporting on April

22, 2020.

Ms. Roberts updated the Committee on the following areas of her plan:

Fiscal Year 2020 Risk Assessment

Overview

Audit Universe (a full list of areas within an organization that could be audited)

Methodology (risk categories utilized to perform assessment)

Risk Assessment Results (Financial, Audit, Strategic, and Entity-Level)

Fiscal Year 2020 Planned Engagements

Advisory

o Cash Receipts

o District Strategic Plan Support

Assurance

o Medical Benefits

o Network Assessment

Follow Up

o Transportation

o Payroll

ACTION: Audit Committee member Eve Bolton advised the Internal Auditor to prioritize and focus on the home-to-school

portion of transportation due to recent public concerns. She instructed Ms. Roberts follow up on recommendations

made in the previous year’s internal audit, as well as the service level agreements with transportation vendors.

Multi-Year Audit Cycle

A summary of past, present, and future audit engagements.



(cont.)

Fiscal Year 2020 Internal Audit Plan and Goals (cont.)

Internal Audit Development and Advancement

Documentation of Internal Audit Procedures

Departmental Staffing Expansion

Professional Development

Status of Past Internal Audit Recommendations

A summary of the status of recommendations that will guide the Administration, Audit Committee, and Board of Education

as to areas that may need attention or additional resources (Chart is available in the full report)

ACTION: Audit Committee member Jim Crossett recommended that Internal Auditor Roberts highlight the positive impact of

the implemented audit recommendations in future follow up summaries.

ACTION: Audit Committee members expressed interest in how bus vendors are chosen. Treasurer Wagner will do a

presentation on the District’s Request for Proposals process.

Appendix I: Risk Assessment Criteria

The risk matrix developed by the Internal Auditor to execute the Fiscal Year 2020 Risk Assessment.

Ms. Roberts provided Audit Committee members with a copy of the District’s Conflict of Interest and Related Party Disclosure

Form (Board of Education and Committee members form) for each member to sign.

A copy of the full Internal Audit Plan is available upon request in the Board office.

Internal Auditor Goals

Internal Auditor Roberts reviewed her following goals for the 2019-2020 evaluation year with the Committee:

Goal Description

Audit Committee

& Internal Audit Strategy

Compile and present a benchmarking and comparison report

regarding Audit Committee and Internal Audit best practices.

Coordinate the review and revision of the Audit Committee and

Internal Audit responsibilities as noted in the respective charters.

Develop a three year strategic plan for the Internal Audit

Department.

Planning, Engagement Execution

& Reporting

Develop an annual Internal Audit Plan (IAP) using full risk

assessment methodology, incorporating projects to support the

District’s strategy and objectives.

Complete the advisory, assurance, and follow up engagements from

the Fiscal Year 2020 IAP.

Communicate the status of internal and external audit engagements

to the Audit Committee on a bimonthly basis.

Internal Audit Development &

Advancement

Complete the following activities as summarized in the Fiscal Year

2020 IAP:

o Documentation of Internal Audit Procedures

o Departmental Staffing Expansion

o Professional Development



(cont.)

Internal Auditor Goals (cont.)

ACTION: Audit Committee member Thomas Heldman made a motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2020 Internal Audit Plan

and 2018-19 Internal Auditor Goals as presented. Audit Committee member Jeff Orschell seconded the motion.

The Committee agreed with the plan and goals, thus recommending them to the Board for approval at their

September 4, 2019 Regular Business meeting.

Financial Updates

Treasure Wagner updated the Committee on her following June 2019 Financial report.



(cont.)

Financial Updates (cont.)



(cont.)

Financial Updates (cont.)



(cont.)

Relevant Financial Statements within the Strategic Plan

Treasurer Wagner updated the group on the following goals in the Strategic Plan that are impacted financially.

1. Student-Centered Decision Making 1.3

Institute an annual budget development and review process that provides multiple points of access to influence an equitable

distribution of resources to all students individually or commonly required.

2. Optimized Capabilities 4.3

Explore and implement best practices of financial management, investment and sustainability in all operational cost

centers.

3. Growth 5.4

Develop a long-range financial plan to support the district’s growth outlined in the strategic priorities.

CPS Building and School Inventory

Ms. Bolton and Mrs. Wagner informed the Committee that the Superintendent Mitchell was assigned to provide the Board with a

property inventory and school enrollments report. Mrs. Mitchell provided the Board with a report in the form of a memo on August

20, 2019.

Abatement Negotiations

Treasurer Wagner and Audit Committee member Bolton reported that letters between CPS and City Council have been exchanged

to begin discussion for renegotiation of the 1999 Tax Agreement.

The meeting adjourned at 5:50 PM

Audit Committee Staff Liaisons

Brian Ross, Chair, absent Jennifer Wagner, CFO/Treasurer

Jennifer Couser Lauren Roberts, CPA, Internal Auditor

Jim Crosset, CLM

Christine Fisher

David Foote, CPA

Thomas D. Heldman, CPA

Daniel E. Holthaus, CPA

Carol Lawrence, absent

Jeffrey L. Orschell

Clarice Warner, absent

Eve Bolton, Chair (Finance Committee)

Melanie Bates (Finance Committee), absent

Ryan Messer (Finance Committee), absent

Ms. Bolton moved that the Report of Audit Committee be accepted.

Passed viva voce.



PRESENTATIONS

1. Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan Award: Marie Kobayashi – Laura Mitchell, Superintendent; Anthony Simms-Howell,

Commissioner, Latino Affairs Commission

A Resolution Recognizing Mireika “Marie” Kobayashi – Cincinnati Board of Education

2. Strategic Plan Goal: Student-Centered Decision Making – Tianay Amat, Assistant Superintendent

3. Strategic Plan Goal: Optimized Capabilities – Policies and Procedures – Dan Hoying, General Counsel

ANNOUNCEMENTS/HEARING OF THE PUBLIC

Kudos to:

1. Member Messer – Laura Mitchell, Superintendent and the entire staff for having Stargel Stadium ready and for giving

our children a world class stadium.

The following persons addressed the Board regarding the topics indicated:

1. Kevin Hoffman Transportation

2. Ann & Paul Roepke Transportation

3. Jessica Rothwell Transportation

4. Tom Frank Safe Routes to School

5. Jeffrey Demgree Vision zero/Pedestrian Safety

6. Julie Sellers CFT

BOARD MATTERS

1. Developers as Partners: CPS and Tax Incentive Agreements

A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MIREIKA “MARIE” KOBAYASHI

WHEREAS, Mireika “Marie” Kobayashi, a school psychologist and student services manager for Cincinnati City

School District, was recently recognized by the Ohio Latino Affairs Commission as a Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan for 2018;

and

WHEREAS, Ms. Kobayashi has served students in Cincinnati for more than twenty years as an academic tutor, mental

health assistant, behavior therapist, parent support group facilitator, school psychologist, and most recently, as the manager in the

Department of Student Services for English Language Learners; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Kobayashi secured funding for the translation of 500 documents that districts across Ohio can access

online; and


A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MIREIKA “MARIE” KOBAYASHI

(cont.)

WHEREAS, Ms. Kobayashi and her team, together with Princeton City Schools, Hamilton County ESC, and Xavier

University, successfully administered a Straight A grant from the Ohio Department of Education, to support the Future CLASS

(Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Systems of Support) program which provided greater academic and linguistic support

for English Language Learners (ELLs) and their families through sustainable, cost-effective measures; and

WHEREAS, the results achieved in the Future CLASS program under Ms. Kobayashi’s leadership have been

recognized by the Ohio Department of Education and replicated by school districts around the state and the country; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Kobayashi has worked closely with administrators, teachers, families, community leaders, and

organizations to support and advocate for immigrant students and families in Cincinnati; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Kobayashi has served on the boards of the English Language Learner Foundation and the Live-a-

Language Foundation; and

WHEREAS, in 2016, Ms. Kobayashi was recognized by Santa Maria Community Services for her service to the

immigrant population within the Greater Cincinnati area, and in 2017, by the Ohio Latino Education Summit as the Education

Advocate Award winner;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, in recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Board of

Education honors and congratulates Mireika “Marie” Kobayashi for her many important contributions to the students and families

of Cincinnati Public Schools.

Carolyn Jones, President

Ryan Messer, Vice President

Melanie Bates

Eve Bolton

Pamela Bowers

Ozie Davis III

Mike Moroski

Mr. Messer moved and Mrs. Bowers seconded the motion to A Resolution Recognizing Mireika “Marie” Kobayashi be approved.

Ayes: Members Bates, Bolton, Bowers, Davis, Messer, President Jones (6)

Noes: None



REVISED

RECOMMENDATIONS

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL

A. RESIGNATION

B. SERVICES COMPLETED

C. CHANGE IN STATUS

D. APPOINTMENT

E. ADJUSTMENT OF TIME

F. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY

G. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT

RECOMMENDATION 2 – CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL

A. DEATH

B. RETIREMENT

C. RESIGNATION

D. APPOINTMENT

E. CHANGE IN STATUS

F. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT

G. PROMOTION


RECOMMENDATION 1 - CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL

A. RESIGNATION

(The effective date is the first working day the employee is no longer providing services to the district. This recommendation is

being made because either the employee has completed the term of their employment, or by mutual agreement.)

Robert G. Brausch Teacher – Woodward Other Employment September 4

B. SERVICES COMPLETED

(Marks the end of a temporary assignment.)

The services of the following have been completed effective date as indicated.

Samantha Sayre Frodge July 31 Jeremy D. Triggs September 5

C. CHANGE IN STATUS

(A movement from one position to another, but not considered a promotion.)

The Superintendent recommends approval of a change in status for the following. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective

date is as indicated

Speech Pathologist - Class IV – (Master’s Degree)

Jade Kiana Pearl Clark $54,073.24 August 30 Class III Sub $127.95 daily

Teacher- Class V – (Master’s Degree plus 30 semester hours)

Santana Elizabeth Lipscomb $59,065.93 September 2 Class III Sub 127.95 daily

D. APPOINTMENT

(Marks the beginning of service for newly appointed employees. Personnel actions such as transfers, promotions, changes

in status may occur once an individual is appointed.)

The Superintendent recommends approval of the appointment of the following for the 2019-20 school year, subject to the

possession of a teaching certificate as required by Section 3319.30 of the Ohio School Code and/or the Policies of the Cincinnati

Board of Education. Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date as

indicated.

Teacher - Class II – (Bachelor’s Degree)

Laura Christine Fronk $25,998.96 (.60) September 9


RECOMMENDATION 1 – CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL (cont.)

D. APPOINTMENT (cont.)

Substitute Teacher – Class VI – $165.00 per day

Tibbie R. Kposowa August 19 Jennifer Renee Williams September 3

Suzanne Lee Lowman September 3

Substitute Teacher – Class III – $127.95 per day

Theresa A. Harris September 17 Dustin Michael Moore September 17

Catherine M. Hysell August 12 Shana Renee Sandoval September 17

Christopher Wiatt Martin August 12 Victoria Marie Savage September 17

Substitute Teacher Retiree – $126.13

Bruce George Bufford September 17 Cathrine M. Hysell August 12

Alan P. Cucchetti September 17 Elaine Thomas August 12

Diana Lynn Duenne-Sonnega September 17

Substitute Teacher – Class I – $113.17 per day

Carlitos Anaiah Anderson August 22 Jazmin Jonae Smith September 17

Jean A. Kinney September 17

Teacher - Tutor - $18.27 per hour

Paula Hameen September 17

The Superintendent recommends approval of the appointment of the following for the 2019-20 school year, subject to the

possession of a teaching certificate as required by Section 3319.30 of the Ohio School Code and/or the Policies of the Cincinnati

Board of Education. Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date as

indicated.

Athletic and Co-curricular Activities

Salaries that include a 10% longevity increment are indicated by a number sign (#) and @ at 50%.

Name School Position Amount

Elizabeth Brown Walnut Hills HS Varsity Tennis Coach 1619.92

E. ADJUSTMENT OF TIME

(Provides for an increase or decrease in the percentage of time a certificated employee performs his/her duties.)

The Superintendent recommends an adjustment of time for the following. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date as

indicated.

Speech Pathologist - Class IV – (Master’s Degree)

Megan Katt To: .60 From: 1.00 August 12

Amy Nicole Miller .80 1.00 August 12



E. ADJUSTMENT OF TIME (cont.)

Teacher - Class IV – (Master’s Degree)

Erin C. Sanders To: .50 From: 1.00 August 12

Carrie B. Wendel .70 .60 August 12

F. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY

(Occurs when an employee presents documentation of additional training or experience credit.)

The Superintendent recommends an adjustment of salary for the following persons based on degree or additional credit as indicated.

Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule. Funding is from the General Fund. Effective date is as indicated

Teacher - Class VI – (Master’s Degree plus 45 semester hours)

Lisa M. Brokamp To: $84,311.49 From: $77,799.18 August 12

Bradley M. Cohn 95,789.61 91,411.52 August 12

Thomas E. Delisio 63,155.38 59,065.93 September 1

Paula Jackson 87,210.85 83,123.77 August 12

Donald A. Lakes 87,210.85 80,698.54 August 12

Tracey M. Lewis 84,311.49 80,224.40 August 12

Jennifer R. Nieman 79,826.12 75,736.66 August 12

Emily Robers 79,826.12 75,736.66 August 12

Rachel K. Tapp 84,311.49 80,224.40 August 12

Teacher - Class V – (Master’s Degree plus 30 semester hours)

Cynthia Renee Adkins To: $59,065.93 From: $53,897.80 September 1

Christine A. Erskine 80,224.40 77,799.18 August 12

Jennifer C. Fay 80,224.40 77,799.18 August 12

Bradley A. Gerard 87,895.70 85,397.72 September 1

Antria D. Goss 67,970.27 65,549.78 August 12

Erin M. Hedges 75,736.66 73,313.83 August 18

Chelley Renee Hopson 59,065.93 56,643.09 August 12

Kimberly A. Jones 80,224.40 77799.18 August 12

Jason A. Leon-Guerrero 64,644.19 62218.96 August 12

Brian C. Siekmann 87,895.70 85,397.72 September 1

Shauna Sue Wilhelm 56,498.46 43,331.60 September 1

Teacher - Class IV – (Master’s Degree)

Brooke A. Barron To: $49,637.67 From: $47,387.86 September 1

Jonathan Breen 62,218.96 57,752.55 September 1

Teresa N. Cordell 62,218.96 57,752.55 August 12



F. ADJUSTMENT OF SALARY (cont.)

Teacher - Class IV – (Master’s Degree) (cont.)

Carmen A. Deloach 62,218.96 57,022.38 August 18

Corey Alan Dyke 51,474.96 49,637.67 August 18

Kourtni Elizabeth Froesel 62,218.96 59,241.37 September 1

Kara Haddix 56,643.09 52,935.32 August 18

Nagela Lynn Heisel 77,799.18 72,223.31 September 1

Helena Nichole Hill 51,474.96 47,037.00 August 18

Stuart Dean Huskey 47,387.86 44,059.42 August 18

Lindsay J. Laroche 56,643.09 52,935.32 September 1

Margaret Carhartt McHenry 51,474.96 47,387.86 September 1

Brandon M. Ogilby 59,241.37 55,154.28 September 1

Emma E. Quillin 51,474.96 47,037.00 September 1

Kira Mills Rucker 59,241.37 55,154.28 September 1

Stephanie Ward Simon 73,313.83 47,387.86 September 1

Branden Deshawn Smith 59,241.37 47,387.86 September 1

Rachel Vitale 49,637.67 43,331.60 August 12

Nicholas A. Vose 54,073.24 49,986.16 September 1

Emily A. Wethington 47,387.86 44059.42 August 12

Hillie Beth Wimmers 47,387.86 44,059.42 September 1

Alexander Michael Yersky 54,073.24 49,986.16 August 18

Teacher – Class III – (Bachelor’s Degree with 150 semester hours)

Kathryn Pei Bauer To: $44,059.42 From: $43,331.60 September 1

Jason A. Friedhoff 55,154.28 44,059.42 August 18

Chris L. Lord 60,730.16 59,999.99 September 1

Kelsey M. McConnell 47,767.18 47,037.00 September 1

Jennifer J. Phillips 72,223.31 71,493.13 August 12

Vanessa Rivas Gonzalez 44,059.42 43,331.60 September 1

Lynne M. Stover-Jobe 82,873.77 82,091.60 August 12

Lindsey Lauren Wittich 57,752.55 57,022.38 August 12

G. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT

(Provides for employment of personnel beyond the work day or contractual work period, and administrators beyond assigned work

period. Examples: workshops, evening school teaching, club sponsorship, coaching, curriculum writing.)

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following additional assignments. Assignment is subject to the possession of

appropriate certification and licensure as required by the Ohio Revised Code and/or Policies of the Cincinnati Board of Education.

Salary is in accordance with the salary schedule as indicated. Funding is from the General Fund and (*) denotes other than General

Fund.



G. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)

The following person is recommended to perform additional responsibilities serving as Elementary Assistant Principal, for up to 8

days. Funding is from the General Fund and (*) denotes other than General Fund.

Name Location

Mary Goodwin Corbin Spencer Center

The following are recommended for a stipend in the amounts indicated for the 2018-19 school year.

Technology Coordinator

Ronnie X. Black 622.80

Teacher-In-Charge - $43.91 per hour (extended employment rate)

Andrew T. Beumer A2S/A2E Trina Tolbert A2S/A2E

Pamela C. Edwards Rising Stars @ Vine

Teacher-In-Charge - $43.91 per hour (extended employment rate) (SWP)

Brenda Ball* Hays-Porter Patrick Wilde* Hays-Porter

Coordinating Teacher - $40.49 per hour (extended Employment rate)

Test Site Coordinator for SCPP – Test Administration – 75 hours

Jerry W. Moore*

Coordinating Teacher - $37.64 per hour (in-service rate)

Districtwide PD Presenter – Curriculum – 2 hours

Halla R. Shteiwi

Teacher - $37.64 per hour (extended employment rate)

Write IEP’s – Student Services – (IDEA-B) – 45 hours

Elita Hardy*

Help Me Grow Evaluations – Student Services – (ECSE Grant) – 13 hours

Erin Zink*

Prep Time for New Programming – Ethel M. Taylor – (Title I) – 25 hours

Ewa K. Hufford* Julie A. Warmack*

New Counselor Coaching – Auxiliary Services – (Auxiliary) – 30 hours except as indicated

Cynthia A. Bihl* Robyn G. Schwarz* Rebecca L. Tully*

Kimya M. Moyo* 20 hrs




Teacher - $37.64 per hour (extended employment rate) (cont.)

EL Leadership Planning – Mt. Washington – (V2020) – 137 hours

Tracy K. Jennings*

EL End of Year Data Review – Mt. Washington – (V2020) – 8 hours

Annelise L. Connelly* Mary M. Davis* Tracy K. Jennings*

Debbie J. Couch* Megan Higgins* Jennifer R. Williams*

Extended Time to Prepare Classrooms – Gamble High - (SWP) – 14 hours

Jason E. Banks* Sheila S. Libecap* Brandon M. Ogilby*

Cristina Marie Halsey* David C. Miller* Marilou Priestle*

Brian D. Huhtala* Kelly M. Mills* Erin Worrell*

Teacher - $32.98 per hour (summer rate)

ESY – Student Services – (IDEA-B) – 3 hours

Joanne P. Johnson*

Teacher - $32.98 per hour (in-service rate)

EL Curriculum Training – College Hill – (SWP) – 18 hours

Kasandre Y. Brown*

FBA/BIP Training with ODE – Student Services – (IDEA-B) – 7 hours

Maria L. Buford* Monica Lynn Glover* Heather M. Johnson*

Jeffrey J. Denen* Carrie J. Hess-Wilson* Charlie R. Johnson-Shearer*

Train the Trainer PD – Student Services – (IDEA-B) – 3 hours

Susan S. Allen* Genise Carmaletta Caldwell* Abigail Janet Haselman*

Jenifer L. Ambrosius* Jade Kiana Pearl Clark* Leslie M. Hattemer*

Christina M. Back* Deana R. Davis* Carrie J. Hess-Wilson*

Katrina Lynn Bakas* Tanya J. Deleone* Stephanie F. Jeter*

Julie Lynne Bassett* Maya Donaldson* Heather M. Johnson*

Kara Bazeley Berling* Beth L. Dull* Joanne P. Johnson*

Lori T. Bernard* Maureen M. Ethridge* Megan E. Katt*

Elizabeth A. Blankenship* David J. Fenton* Jennifer A. Keith*

Rhonda L. Bostick* Jeanine Flores* Laura A. Knopf*

Crystal Boyd* Alana J. Foote* Mariah M. Lee*

John W. Breig* Manuela J. Giannini* Alejandra Lopez-Mayo*

Renita V. Brooks* Misty A. Griffith* Amy Rose Martin*

Julie A. Byrne* Michelle R. Grimm* Christy L. Mash*




Teacher - $32.98 per hour (in-service rate)

Train the Trainer PD – Student Services – (IDEA-B) – 3 hours (cont.)

Laura M. Massa* Richard R. Nicak Jr.* Laura A. Tapke*

Joan H. May* Marijo F. O’Connell* Stacey R. Unkraut*

Cheryl D. McBee* Lori M. Owens* Sara L. Vank*

Joelle B. McConnell* Kristin Oxman* Jenny Velazco-Lowe*

Sabrina McGill* Patricia J. Peters* Kimberly M. Wade*

Christopher McLachlan* Marsha A. Piphus* Elizabeth J. Wallbrown*

Megan E. Mercurio* Amy Renner* Roy G. Wood*

Amy Nicole Miller* Cynthia L. Rettig* Jacqueline A. Woods*

Mary Jo Montenegro-Miller* Jill S. Reutter* Rebecca A. Wuest*

Tracy A. Mullins* Laura M. Sebastian* Tong Yu*

Adam G. Nacke* Rachel Short* Erin Zink*

Erin M. New-Ralston* Davida M. Swanson*

K-1 Teacher iPad Training – ITM – 2 hours

Kathryn Abney Sarah Beischel Sylvia Cleveland

Benetta Abrams Darla Belcuore Holly Clinkenbeard

Jennifer Adamson Jennifer Bell Audrey Coe

Holley Adkins Aisha Berry Leah Cohen

Milbeth Allen Mikayla Bethea Yolanda Coleman

Laura Andrews-Francis Bethany Boada Alyssa Collin

Mary Arbuckle Lisa Bottoms Giana Collins

Becky Armbruster Jackie Botts-Crawley Julia Conarroe

Stacy Armstrong Laura Brennan Maeve Cook

Anne Ashcraft Jonaya Brown Tonya Cook

Teri Aydt Napola Bryant Mitza Costantini

Emily Bae Carolyn Bucher Megan Courtney

Heather Bailey Ellen Buell Ariel Crump

Sahara Ballard Shannon Burks-Locke Melissa Culyer

Caitlin Barner Sharon Burns Charlsetta Dangerfield-Smith

Chyla Barner Jennifer Cao Heidy Davenport

Akili Barnes Tamara Casey Lindsey Davis

Kelly Barnett Emma Chambers Peggy Davis

Brooke Barron Robert Cheney Alyson Dever

Vanessa Barth Heather Cherry Poonam Dhamija

Brittany Bates Hope Cleland Nancy Dick

Erin Beharry-Hans Brenda Clem Jennifer DiGirolamo




Teacher - $32.98 per hour (in-service rate) (cont.)

K-1 Teacher iPad Training – ITM – 2 hours (cont.)

Nico DiMarco Kiyana Gordon Darlene Johnson

Diane Doctor Antria Goss Juanita Johnson

Sarah Doepke Vicky Gray Marissa Johnson

Jodi Donawerth Ashley Green Madison Jones

Sarah Doogan Katie Gregory Stacey Jones

Rashna Dsouza Kirsten Grimsley Rebecca Joyce

Eileen Duffy Susan Grybowski Ann Marie Kafoure

Melonie Eads Nili Gubin Erin Kaylor

Kelly Egan Alison Guerreiro-Ramos Shannon Keach

Kelly Eldridge Susan Guetle Samira Keener

Lorenzo Engleman Catherine Guimaraes Judith Keller

Melissa Ervick Allison Hadley Whitney Klosterman

Consuelo Esteves Barbara Hall Stacy Kloth

Marilyn Falco Jodie Hammond Gail Knight

Rebecca Farfsing Yaulonda Harris Katrena Kunze

Cathleen Farrell Sarah Hattemer Erica Kuper

Colleen Ferrante Amy Hawkins Sonya Lackey

Nicole Ferry Rachel Hebert Michelle Langford

Mollie Fingerman Helena Heflin Nancy Lapke

Jennifer Fischer Amanda Hendricks Erica Larkin

Jonathan Fisher Colleen Hetzel Ashlee Larkins

Natalie Fisk Helena Hill Mary Lavelle

Mark Flaspohler Julya Hiresh Caitlin Lavine

Megan Foley Megan Hodge Tracey Lawrence

Alisa Forman Sara Hogue Ellen Lawson

Miranda Forsythe Tracy Holiday Michelle Leisgang

Abagail Fox Anthony Hollin Karen Lewis

Marquise Freeman Tobi Hopkins Sarah Lofquist

Sarah Fullen Regina Hornback Olivia Logsdon

Kimberly Gaalaas Rodger Horton Descea Lonnemann

Lisa Galvez Tonya Howard Kaitlin Lora

Natalie Gammon Karen Huneke Amber Lovett

Nicole Gilb Angela Jackson Beverly Luedeker

Patsy Glardon Megan Jackson Kim Maguire

Bethany Glass Sarah Jackson Lynn Maloney

Teressa Glass Myesha Jewell Elinor Marrero






Laura Marsh Christopher Radel Sarah Smith

Chavone Martin Kristen Rammel Katherine Snyder

Lauren Martin Lauren Ratterman Christina Soucek

Jennifer Martini Allyssa Recher Bailey Spears

Solana Maschinot Cylee Reinhart Paisley Starbuck

Sarah Mason Brandy Richardson Laura Stefani

Megan McGraw Jamie Richardson Pamela Stein

Paula McNeill Linda Ricks Elizabeth Stevens

Kaitlyn Metersky Nicole Riepenhoff Kimberly Stigler

Anne Miceli Jennifer Roark Heather Stover

Mary Miller Loretta Roberson Beth Strohmeier-Wentz

Julie Mitchell Laura Rogers Caroline Sullivan

Jane Moeller Jessica Rose Deborah Talbert

Nancy Monak Angelina Rowe Madison Taney

Laura Morgan Anna Russell Lisa Teague

Paris Morgan Allie Sander Jodi Thayer

Eileen Morgan-Hof Erin Sanders Kelly Thiele

Debra Morrow-Soward Kenya Sanders Erika Thierauf

Erica Mulvey Katherine Sanford Kimberly Thomas

Alexandra Naim Emily Scalf Nancy Thomas

Carrie Napolitano Pam Schall April Thompson

Casey Nelson Beth Schlick Kimberly Traylor-Lowe

Lindsey Nieberding Samantha Scholl Diane Turner

Carol Niehaus Carita Settles Latoya Turner

Halle Noel Ashley Shaffner Meredith Turner

Maura O'Keefe Jessica Shambaugh Ellen Vahue

Kate O'Malley Mary Shannon Diane Valentine

Mary Beth Paff Debora Sherwood Christina Van Winkle

Phyllis Parrish Staci Shockley-Matthews Maria Venturini

Lori Pathak Lauren Sidwell Kathryn Vessey

Carmina Patton Paige Siler Rachel Vitale

Leah Phillips Roberta Sims Lauren Vogel

Zakiya Phillips Amy Smith Amie Wagner

Sara Plattner Delores Smith Corry Wagner

Tara Porczak Dolores Smith Kathryn Vessey

Treva Pryor Lauren Smith Rachel Vitale






Jordan Wallis Molly Wellbrock Susan Willig

Ann Ward Diane Wendth Kelli Wisecup

Beverly Ward Emily West Michelle Wright

April Washington Molly Wilkins Rebekah Wright

Kimberley Watson Amber Williams Charlene Younger

Rani Watson Shalitha Williams Kathryn Yunker

Abigail Weitzel Stacey Williams Lauren Zeis

Kelsey Welch

Home Instructor - $30.69 per hour (extended employment rate) (IDEA-B)

Compensatory Services – Student Services – (IDEA-B) – hours as indicated

Julie E. Jencks 2 hours Comecko R. Webber* 27 hours

Erica M. Montgomery 12 hours

Home Instructor - $30.69 per hour (extended employment rate) (IDEA-B)

Jenifer L. Ambrosius* 50 hours Andrew Jackson 180 hours

Joshua R. Buescher* 50 hours Charlie R. Johnson-Shearer 45 hours

Betty J. Cawthon* 45 hours Tracey M. Lewis* 20 hours

Brooke E. Cook* 45 hours Tamiko Palmer* 50 hours

Iris R. Cowns* 136 hours Brian A. Provenzano* 30 hours

Yvette Cunningham 30 hours Angela L. Steagall* 50 hours

Amy M. Dismon* 75 hours ShaDonn P. Stewart* 30 hours

Michael A. Feist* 50 hours Michelle E. Thumann* 16 hours

Vonita L. Herald* 15 hours Comecko R. Webber* 50 hours

Cheryl A. Hilen* 63 hours

The following teachers are recommended to receive supplemental contracts for the school year 2019-20. Payment will be as provided

under the Athletic and Co-curricular Activities of Schedules E and F of the Professional Salary Schedule for the amount shown as

maximum salary. Salaries that include a 10% longevity increment are indicated by a number sign (#) and @ indicates 50% time.

Funding is from the General Fund. The supplemental limited contract shall state that the Board of Education gives notice of

non-reemployment for the ensuing school year.


Michael J. Austin Woodward HS Club Advisor (Sports Events Club) 689.58

Wesley L. Barnfield North Avondale Elem Club Advisor (Vocal Music) 689.58




Athletic and Co-curricular Activities of Schedules E and F (cont.)


Wesley L. Barnfield North Avondale Elem Safety Patrol Sponsor 323.99

Wesley L. Barnfield North Avondale Elem Instrumental Director 712.76 #

Gerald Beauchamp Walnut Hills HS Head Varsity Football Coach 5301.99

Thomas W. Blair Oyler School HS Asst Athletic Director 2429.87

Demarco M. Bradley Taft High School HS Reserve Football Coach 2983.89

Theresa M. Burch Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Shakespeare Club) 689.58

Anita W. Burke Hughes STEM HS Girls Res Volleyball Coach 1619.90

Mandy Cole Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Chess Club) 689.58

Anna Grace Colyer Western Hills HS Girls Res Volleyball Coach 1619.90

Carol J. Connor Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Technology Primary) 689.58

Stephanie C. Cooper North Avondale Elem Club Advisor (Art Club) 689.58

Eden A. Dunning Pleasant Hill Elem Club Advisor (Band Club) 689.58

D. Rein Forrest North Avondale Elem Safety Patrol Sponsor 647.97

Brandi P Foster Aiken New Tech HS Varsity Volleyball Coach 2672.86 #

Antria D. Goss North Avondale Elem Club Advisor (Science Club 689.58

Kara Haddix Western Hills HS Girls Head Var Volleyball Coach 2429.87

Steven J. Hayes Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Technology/Intermediate) 758.54 #

Maurice M. Henderson Hughes STEM HS Girls Var Cross-Country Coach 1781.92 #

Rodger Donta D. Horton Hughes STEM HS Asst Varsity Football Coach 3973.68

Terry J. Hudepohl Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Anti Bulling Club) 344.79 @

Ashley Nicole Kenny Hughes STEM MS Volleyball Coach 1457.94

Bjorn E. Knudsen Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Ukulele Club) 758.54 #

Bjorn E. Knudsen Fairview-Clifton Elem Choral Director 712.76 #

Savanna Lynn Kuertz Spencer Center MS Girls Volleyball Coach 1457.94

Angela Szabo Mazzei Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Anti Bulling Club) 344.79 @

Andrew M. Mcclellan North Avondale Elem Club Advisor (Outdoor Resources) 689.58

Justin Lerone Mccray Walnut Hills HS Asst Varsity Football Coach 3973.68

Courtney R. Meikle Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Girls that Code) 689.58

Brian C. Miller Walnut Hills HS Asst Varsity Football Coach 3973.68

Linda J. Miller Fairview-Clifton Elem Student Council Advisor 712.76 #

William R. Miller Virtual HS Class Advisor 12Th Grade 1781.92 #

Kathleen C. Mitalski Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Art Club/Primary) 689.58




Athletic and Co-curricular Activities of Schedules E and F (cont.)


Kathleen C. Mitalski Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Art Club/Intermediate) 689.58

Robin E. Morton Taft High School HS Boys Var Cross-Country Coach 1781.92 #

Lori M. Osterhage Woodward HS Club Advisor (Math Club) 689.58

Laura Pearson Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Edelweiss Club) 689.58

Vince A. Pescatrice Withrow HS Varsity Soccer Coach 2429.87

S. David Price Western Hills HS Asst Football (Frosh) Coach 1943.91

S. David Price Virtual HS Class Advisor 12Th Grade 1457.94

Nina Lenisha Ranford Withrow Reserve Marching Band Director 3973.67

Scott T. Rooksberry Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Engagement Club) 758.54 #

Joseph E. Sarvo Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Brain Bown) 689.58

Deron B. Saylor Virtual HS Activities Coordinator 1328.37

Deron B. Saylor Virtual HS Academics Coach 1660.41

Staci C. Shockley-Matthews North Avondale Elem Student Council Advisor 712.76 #

Britt T. Smith Riverview East HS Asst Varsity Football Coach 3973.68

Christopher T. Sorrentino Hughes STEM HS Asst Athletic Director 2429.87

Andrea Lee Spenny Woodward HS Club Advisor (English Club) 689.58

Armand F. Tatum Jr. Western Hills HS Head Varsity Football Coach 5301.99

Erin N. Vogt Riverview East HS Varsity Cross-Ctry Coach 1619.92

Michael D. Wade Withrow HS Marching Band Director 3973.67

Douglas Patrick Werling Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Math Club) 689.58

Carl J. Wiers Clark Montessori HS HS Girls Var Cross-Country Coach 1619.92

Lindsey Lauren Wittich Riverview East HS Girls Var Volleyball Coach 2429.87


RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL

A. DEATH

The Superintendent regrets to report the death of the following.

Dwayne L. Burch Paraprofessional September 1

B. RETIREMENT

(Indicates that the employee’s application for retirement has been approved by SERS, effective the first day of the month.)

The following employees have made application to the School Employees Retirement System in accordance with the statutes of the

State of Ohio.

Sharon L. Auciello Paraprofessional June 1

James A. Walton Paraprofessional September 1

Cheryl L. Whittaker Accountant January 1

C. RESIGNATION

(Results from the employee submitting a separation of service form delineating the reason(s) for leaving the district. The effective

date is the first working day the employee is no longer providing services to the district.)

The following resignations have been received to be effective on the dates indicated.

Janet Jane Burandt Senior Support Specialist Personal Reasons August 27

Julie H. Busken Paraprofessional Other Employment August 30

Shavonna D. Coleman Food Service Helper Personal Reasons August 14

Taryn L. Dowdell Food Service Helper Personal Reasons August 30

Senetta A. McGowan Custodian 1 Personal Reasons September 13

Matthew Isaiah Nichols Paraprofessional Relocating August 14

Jill S. Rewerts Paraprofessional Personal Reasons September 5

Steffany Denise Treadwell Paraprofessional Other Employment August 30

Samyra R. Ward Custodian 1 Personal Reasons September 3

In Board proceedings of August 26, 2019 a resignation was approved for James A. Walton. This action should be rescinded.

D. APPOINTMENT

The Superintendent recommends the appointment of the following on the dates indicated and at the appropriate rate of pay

calculated pursuant to the current salary schedule. These appointments are in compliance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

Positions involving co-curricular activities were filled in compliance with Section 3313.53 of O.R.C. Funding is from the General

Fund, except as otherwise noted by an asterisk (*).


RECOMMENDATION 2 - CIVIL SERVICE PERSONNEL (cont.)


Senior Support Specialist II (Classified)

Adesina M. Perez $22.54 hr. School Culture & Safety TBD

Senior Support Specialist (Classified)

Jenna Inskeep $19.57 hr. Student Services TBD

Support Specialist (Classified)

Kellye Thomas-Ramsey $15.69 hr. LEAP September 26

Support Specialist – Attendance Clerk (Classified)

Amber Jones $15.69 hr. School Culture & Safety TBD

Emanuel Watkins $15.69 hr. School Culture & Safety September 10

Custodian 1 (Classified)

Alexander Kremer Drees $15.30 hr. Iowa Avenue September 12

Andre Smith, Jr. $15.30 hr. Iowa Avenue September 23

School Community Coordinator (Unclassified)

Marisa Faye Behringer $22.97 hr. SCPA September 16

Monica B. McKay $22.97 hr. Project Connect September 10

Assistant School Community Coordinator (Unclassified)

Kimberly D. Stein $16.98 hr. Early Childhood September 10

Paraprofessional (Unclassified)

Briana Dominique Anderson-Boyd $16.35 hr. Woodford September 3

Danielle Denise Baker $15.43 hr. Midway August 29

Rhonda Ann Beal $15.43 hr. Carson August 14

Jordan Denzel Bester $16.35 hr. College Hill September 4

Haley Frye Cianciolo $15.43 hr. Sayler Park September 3

Luz Maria Gomez-Savina $15.85 hr. Rees E. Price September 5

Darren Goodson, Jr. $15.85 hr. Douglass September 3

Monica Sharee Hampton $16.35 hr. Carson September 4

Mary Beth Haskins $16.35 hr. Roberts September 11

Gabriella Summer Hendricks $16.35 hr. Evanston August 28

Lakisha Nicole Jackson $15.85 hr. Dater Montessori September 5

Charles James Jahn $16.82 hr. Aiken September 16

Lauren Beth Klayman $15.43 hr. Pleasant Ridge Montessori August 14

Christine Ann Lammers $15.85 hr. Fairview August 28

Sean M. Lanier $15.85 hr. Clark September 9

Mary Patricia McManus $16.82 hr. Woodford September 9

Kayla A. Merice $15.43 hr. Oyler September 3

Allyson Rose Merkle $16.35 hr. Mt. Airy September 9

Kevin Mitchell $16.35 hr. Virtual September 10

Jennifer Nie $15.43 hr. Parker Woods September 16




Paraprofessional (Unclassified) (cont.)

Jakiesha Renne Pettway $16.35 hr. Gamble High School August 21

Angunett Phillips $15.43 hr. CANS September 10

Sharon Roberto $16.35 hr. Dater Montessori August 14

Jazmyne Paige Smith $15.43 hr. Pleasant Ridge Montessori September 4

Carol A. Straub $16.35 hr. Midway September 12

Perry True $16.35 hr. Clark September 16

Security Assistant 2 (Unclassified)

Reginald Sawyer $15.66 hr. Aiken September 3

Security Assistant 1 (Unclassified)

Jerrica Dawn Carlisle $13.20 hr. Evanston September 3

Dominic Montez Williamson $13.20 hr. Withrow August 29

Student Service Assistant (Unclassified)

Joyce Smith-Hall $13.20 hr. Rockdale September 9

Substitute Security Assistant 1

Claudette Foggie $13.20 hr. Various September 16

Anngerlek Fountain $13.20 hr. Various September 16

Clerical Substitute 1

Cherie Jeovonne King $13.14 hr. Various September 3

Lillie P. McCants $13.14 hr. Various September 3

Substitute Food Service Helper

Jessica Aundrea Coleman* $11.17 hr. Various September 9

Barbara Copeland* $11.17 hr. Various September 17

Tronyse L. Higgins* $11.17 hr. Various September 11

Kimberlee James* $11.17 hr. Various September 9

Sharron Rae Larkin* $11.17 hr. Various September 11

Lisa Price* $11.17 hr. Various September 17

Jolynda Powell* $11.17 hr. Various September 17

In Board proceedings of August 26, 2019 an appointment was approved for Camile Patrizia Capestany as a Paraprofessional

effective August 14. This action should read September 9.




Athletic and Co-curricular Activities for the school year 2018-19



Derrick Lamont Adams Withrow HS Asst Reserve Football Coach 2429.87

Shaunte C. Alsup Stokes Western Hills HS Cheerleader Coach 1619.92

Jessica Boggan Withrow HS Girls Var Volleyball Coach 2429.87

Marsalis W. Burgin Western Hills HS Asst Football (Frosh) Coach 1943.91

Bria N. Canada Withrow MS Girls Head Basketball Coach 2672.86 #

Georgia Rielley Cooper Walnut Hills HS Asst Varsity Softball Coach 1214.95

Todd A. Crabtree Riverview East MS Head Football Coach A 2996.86

Lawrence Edward Dolan Jr. Walnut Hills MS Baseball Coach 1457.94

Joshua Ross Ellison Woodward HS Reserve Football Coach 2983.89

Devin J. Foreman Western Hills MS Asst Football Coach 1943.91

William Gildea Riverview East HS Head Varsity Football Coach 5301.99

Antiago D. Hall Taft High School HS Asst Varsity Football Coach 3973.68

Marcus Dewayne Jasper Woodward HS Asst Reserve Football Coach 2429.87

Alexander P. Kuhns Western Hills HS Varsity Soccer Coach 2429.87

Keagan F. Malott Walnut Hills HS Boys Var Soccer Coach 2429.87

Calvin E. Maxton Western Hills HS Head Frehsman Football Coach 2996.86

James W. Price Walnut Hills HS Girls Varsity Soccer Coach 2429.87

Malachi R. Price Western Hills MS Asst Football Coach 1943.91

Marc Puma Walnut Hills MS Lacross Coach 728.97 @

Keisha D. Royles Taft High School HS Girls Var Cross-Country Coach 1619.92

Darrell Slater Woodward HS Asst Reserve Football Coach 2429.87

Leland T. Smith Walnut Hills MS Girls Soccer Coach 1457.94

Michael Allen Tucker Jr. Riverview East HS Asst Varsity Football Coach 3973.68

Todd A. Ward Walnut Hills HS Varsity Golf Coach 1619.92

E. CHANGE IN STATUS

(A movement from one position to another, but not considered a promotion.)

The Superintendent recommends approval of a change in status for the following. Funding is from the General Fund, except as

otherwise noted by an asterisk (*).

Custodian 1 (Classified) From

Josephine M. Scudder $15.30 hr. Iowa Avenue Food Service Helper $15.54 hr. September 17

Paraprofessional (Unclassified) From

Michelle E. McCollum $16.35 hr. Evanston Food Service Helper $15.54 hr. September 3



E. CHANGE IN STATUS (cont.)

Substitute Paraprofessional From

John R. Garner, III $15.43 hr. Various Paraprofessional $15.43 hr. August 19

F. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT

(Provides for employment of personnel beyond the work day or contractual work period. Examples: club sponsorship, coaching.)

The Superintendent recommends approval of the following additional assignments. Positions involving co-curricular activities were

filled in compliance with Section 3313.53 of O.R.C. Funding is from the General Fund, except as otherwise noted by an asterisk

(*).

Athletic and Co-curricular Activities for the school year 2019-20



Jason Deshawn Adams Western Hills HS Asst Football (Frosh) Coach 1943.91

Michael Boggan Withrow HS Girls Varsity Basketball Coach 4312.22

Gloria C. Bradley North Avondale Elem Safety Patrol Sponsor 323.99

Charles E. Dukes Oyler School HS Girls Var Volleyball Coach 2429.87

Ryan Erkins Western Hills HS Asst Football (Frosh) Coach 1943.91

Krushawna M. Harper Fairview-Clifton Elem Club Advisor (Experience Club) 172.4

Le Eir L. Harshaw Gamble Montessori HS HS Girls Asst Res Volleyball Coach 1214.95

Gregory S. Hatch Walnut Hills HS Frehsman Soccer Coach 1457.94

Sophia Illokken Western Hills HS Asst Athletic Director 2429.87

Kary L. Jemison Aiken New Tech HS Class Advisor 12Th Grade 1457.94



India C. Lee Woodward MS Special Sports Coach 971.94

Charnee Raychelle Lumbus Withrow HS Girls Var Cross-Country Coach 1619.92

Maisha Pearl Mackey Aiken New Tech HS Girls Res Volleyball Coach 1781.92 #

Alex J. Mallue Riverview East MS Athletic Coordinator 1619.92

Alex J. Mallue Riverview East HS Athletic/Artistic Director 5969.4

Kayla A. Merice Oyler School HS Athletic/Artistic Directoror 2984.7

Christopher J. O’Brien Oyler School MS Athletic Coordinator 1619.92

Christopher J. O’Brien Oyler School HS Athletic/Artistic Directoror 5969.4

Matthew Stephen Phillips Western Hills MS Asst Football Coach 1943.91

Stacy E. Rogg Walnut Hills HS Girls Res Volleyball Coach 1619.9

Antonio Smith Riverview East HS Asst Athletic Director 2429.87



F. ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT (cont.)


Randolph Smith Withrow HS Varsity Wrestling Coach 2429.87

Lester Sebastian Waller Jr. Western Hills HS Asst Football (Frosh) Coach 1943.91

Terrence M. West Withrow HS Asst Football (Frosh) Coach 1943.91

Malykia Wheaton Withrow MS Cheerleader Coach 1069.13 #

Brieyhana Zoie Winn Withrow HS Girls Res Volleyball Coach 1619.9

G. PROMOTION

(Indicates that the employee is being recommended for a position with greater compensation and responsibilities.)

The Superintendent recommends approval of a promotion for the following. Funding is from the General Fund, except as otherwise

noted by an asterisk (*).

Senior Elementary Support Specialist (Classified) From

Tylor D. Dixon $20.15 hr. Rees E. Price Paraprofessional $16.82 hr. September 16

Taryn Nichelle Suttle $20.15 hr. Rees E. Price Paraprofessional $15.85 hr. September 16

Manager Class 1-C (Classified) From

Cheryl L Johnson $20.56 hr. Oyler Lunchroom Manager $20.49 hr. September 17

Lunchroom Manager (Classified) From

Lenise C. Barber $18.02 hr. Iowa Avenue Food Service Helper $15.54 hr. September 17

Sherrie A. Broadus $18.02 hr. Iowa Avenue Food Service Helper $15.54 hr. September 17

Angela T. Stockelman $18.02 hr. Iowa Avenue Food Service Helper $15.38 hr. September 17

Susan Anne Stovall $18.02 hr. Iowa Avenue Food Service Helper $15.38 hr. September 17

Security Assistant 2 (Unclassified) From

Michal Terrelle Yisrael $15.66 hr. Hughes Security Assistant 1 $13.20 hr. August 19

Food Service Helper (Unclassified) From

Angela M. Johnson* $15.30 hr. John P. Parker Sub Food Service Helper $11.17 hr. September 16

LaTonya Johnson* $15.30 hr. Hughes Sub Food Service Helper $11.17 hr. September 16

Jasmine M. Kemp* $15.30 hr. CANS Sub Food Service Helper $11.17 hr. September 16

Lonni Mahone* $15.30 hr. Chase Sub Food Service Helper $11.17 hr. September 16

Theresa Wise Minelli* $15.30 hr. Gamble Elementary Sub Food Service Helper $11.17 hr. September 16

Kaitlin Suzanne Priestle* $15.30 hr. Midway Sub Food Service Helper $11.17 hr. September 17

Rosalind Robinson* $15.30 hr. Spencer Sub Food Service Helper $11.17 hr. September 17



F. PROMOTION (cont.)

In Board proceedings of September 4, 2019 a promotion was approved for Jeana Clark-Roberts as an Administrative Research

Assistant (Unclassified). This action should read Administrative Research Assistant (Classified).

Catherine L. Mitchell

Superintendent of Schools

Ms. Bolton moved and Mr. Davis seconded the motion that The Revised Report of the Superintendent be approved.


Noes: None



REPORT OF THE TREASURER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. AGREEMENTS

II. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENTS

III. LATE REQUESTS

IV. BOARD ASSIGNMENTS

V. BOARD MEMBER SERVICE FUND

VI. AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDERS

VII. THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATES

VIII. PAYMENTS

IX. SETTLEMENTS

X. FOR BOARD INFORMATION

XI. GRANT AWARDS



Fund Legend

Fund # Fund Description Purpose

001 General Fund Set of accounts used to show all ordinary operations of a school

system, generally all transaction which do not have to be accounted for in

another fund.

003 Permanent Improvement Fund provided to account for all transactions related to the acquiring, construction,

or improving of such permanent improvements as are authorized by Chapter 5705,

Ohio Revised Code.

006 Food Services Fund used to record financial transactions related to food service

operations.

007 Special Trust The special trust fund may be classified as a special revenue, permanent, or a

private purpose trust fund. A special revenue fund should be used if the original

contributions can be expended for school district programs. A permanent fund

should be used if the only the earnings on the original proceeds can be expended

and not the principal. If the original contribution, whether required to be kept

intact or not, and the earnings do not support the school district's programs, then

the fund will be classified as a private purpose trust fund.

018 Public School Support Fund provided to account for specific local revenue sources, other than taxes or

expendable trust (i.e. profits from vending machines, sales of pictures, etc.), that

are restricted to expenditures for specified purposes approved by board

resolution. Such expenditures may include curricular and extra-curricular

related purchase.

019 Other Grants Fund used to account for the proceeds of specific revenue sources, except for

State and Federal grants) that are legally restricted to expenditures for

specified purposes.

021 Intra District Service Fund A fund to account for functions that provide goods or services to other areas

within the school district. Intra-district functions could include central

warehousing and purchasing and central data processing.

024 Employee Benefits Self

Insurance

A fund provided to account for monies received from other funds as payment for

providing medical, hospitalization, life, dental, vision, or any other similar

employee benefits. The Employee Benefits Self- Insurance Fund may make

payments for services provided to employees, for reimbursements to employees

who have paid providers, to third party administrators for claim payment or

administration, for stop-loss coverage or for any other reinsurance or other

similar purposes.

034 Classroom Facilities

Maintenance

A fund used to account for the proceeds of a levy for the

maintenance of facilities.

300 District Managed Student

Activity

Fund provided to account for those student activity programs which have

student participation in the activity but do not have student management of

the programs. This fund would usually include athletic programs but could

also include the band, cheerleaders, flag corps, and other similar types of

activities.



(cont.)

Fund Legend (cont.)

Fund # Fund Description Purpose

401 Auxiliary Services A fund used to account for monies which provide services and materials to pupils

attending non-public schools within the school district.

499 Miscellaneous State Grant A fund used to account for various monies received from state agencies which are

not classified elsewhere. A separate special cost center must be used for each grant.

516 IDEA Part B Special

Education

Grants to assist states in providing an appropriate public education to

all children with disabilities.

525 Project Head Start To promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development

of low income children, including children on federally recognized reservations

and children of migratory farm workers, through the provision of comprehensive

health, educational, nutritional, social and other services; and to involve parents

in their children's learning and to help parents make progress toward their

educational, literacy and employment goals.

536 Title I School Improvement

Stimulus A To help schools improve the teaching and learning of children failing, or most at

risk of failing to meet challenging State academic achievement standards.

551 Title III – Limited English

Proficiency

Funds to develop and carry out elementary and secondary school programs,

including activities at the pre-school level, to meet the educational needs of

children of limited English proficiency. These programs provide structured

English language instruction, with respect to the years of study to which the

program is applicable, and instruction in the child's native language to the extent

necessary to allow a child to achieve competence in English. The instruction must

incorporate the cultural heritage of these children and of other children in

American society. The instruction must be, to the extent necessary, in all courses

or subjects of study which will allow a child to meet grade promotion and

graduation standards.

572 Title I – Disadvantaged

Children/Targeted

Assistance

To provide financial assistance to State and Local educational agencies to

meet the special needs of educationally deprived children. Included are the

Even Start and Comprehensive School Reform programs.

587 IDEA Preschool Grant The Preschool Grant Program, Section 619 of Public Law 99 -457, addresses

the improvement and expansion of services for students with disabilities, ages

three (3) through five (5) years.

598 Schoolwide Building

Program

The purpose of this bulletin is to inform you of the creation of a Schoolwide

Building Program Fund. The Schoolwide Building Program Fund allows for the

pooling of Federal, State, and local funds to be used to upgrade the overall

instructional program of a school building where at least 40 percent of children

are from low-income families.

590 Improving Teacher

Quality

A fund used to account for monies to hire additional classroom teachers in grades

1 through 3, so that the number of students per teacher will be reduced.



(cont.)

I. AGREEMENTS

That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with the following Vendors/Consultants:

Vendor/Consultant Name Amount Not to Agreement Dates

Exceed

School/Department Responsible: Career & Technical Ed

(A.) NCS Pearson Inc. $26,315.00 9/18/2019 – 9/18/2020

Funding Source: Vocational Ed: Carl D. Perkins Voc Ed Act of 1984

Purpose:

To provide LearnKey Microsoft Office Specialist Seat License Suite curriculum for Career Technical Schools.

School/Department Responsible: Curriculum

(B.) Activities Beyond the Classroom $256,946.00 9/17/2019 – 6/19/2020

Funding Source: General Fund

Purpose:

To provide Artistic Services for CPS students. This is a one year service agreement. A request for Proposal will be submitted

for FY21 services.

School/Department Responsible: General Counsel

(C.) That the Treasurer is authorized to enter into an operation agreement with Mayerson Academy. Mayerson will provide

up to $100,000.00 in consulting services to the District for the next two years. The Thriving Learning Communities

program is approved for three years at a cost of $520,800.00 in years one and two (2019-20 and (2020-21) and

$96,750.00 for the

third year (2021-22). The lease between Mayerson and the District will terminate on or about September 30, 2019.



(cont.)

I. AGREEMENTS (cont.)

That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with the following Vendors/Consultants:


Exceed

School/Department Responsible: ITM Management

(D.) SEI – Service Express Inc. $45,732.00 9/17/2019 – 6/30/2020


Purpose:

To provide maintenance support for CPS Data Center hardware.

(E.) JW Affinity IT $134,800.00 9/17/2019 – 3/31/2020


Purpose:

To provide Project Management and related task for teacher device roll out SY20.

School/Department Responsible: Talent Development

(F.) Lopez Studio Group, LLC $30,000.00 9/18/2019 – 6/30/2020


Purpose:

To provide project planning and designing of district spaces that reflect CPS culture and brand (Phase 2). This is the second

phase of a three phase project.



(cont.)

II. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENTS

That the Treasurer to be authorized to amend the agreements with the following Vendors/Consultants:

Vendor/Consultant Name Additional

Amount Not

to Exceed

New Total

Amount Agreement Dates Funding

Source

School/Department Responsible: Facilities Management

(A.) Daikin Applied Inc. $44,786.00 $1,983,991.00 9/17/2019 - 6/30/2020 Permanent

Improvement

Fund

Purpose:

Gamble HS - HVAC change orders to C1900698 - changes 7,8,10,11,12,13,14,15 & proposals TKGH81219B,D & C. New

contract total is $1,983,991.00.

<Original Contract> C1900698 / C2000168

Construction at Mercy / Westwood Campus - Installation of HVAC Secondary Equipment: DOAS, WSHP, Minispits, all

Sheetmetal, Piping, Crane, Rigging, Controls. NIPA Certified Proposal # R150505-OH-20411

School/Department Responsible: Testing & Assessment

(B.) NWEA $17,430.00 $323,240.00 7/1/2019 - 6/30/2020 General Fund

Purpose:

An amendment to Contract#C2000046 to provide additional funding to add Reading Assessment Services for grade 10.

Original agreement was board approved 6/24/19.

(C.) Affordable Language

Services LTD $200.00 $45,700.00

7/1/2019 - 6/30/2020 Title III - LEP

Purpose:

An amendment to Contract#C2000067 to provide additional funding for interpretation and translation services for English

language learners. Original agreement was board approved 6/19/19.

School/Department Responsible: Treasurer

(D.) Melissa Rincon $7,000.00 $14,500.00 7/1/2019 - 6/30/2020 General Fund

Purpose:

An amendment to Contract#C2000205 to provide additional funding for Accounting Services.



(cont.)

III. LATE REQUESTS

That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into an agreement with the following Vendors/Consultants.


Exceed

School/Department Responsible: Alternative Schools – A2E/A2S

(A.) Time II Advocate For Children $90,000.00 8/29/2019 – 6/30/2020


Purpose:

To provide social skills and anger management for children and families. A professional development for staff. This is the

second year of a three year agreement.

School/Department Responsible: Non-Public/Auxiliary Services

(B.) HCESC – Hamilton County Educational $58,050.00 8/01/2019 – 6/30/2020

Service Center

Funding Source: Title I – Disadv Children Fund

Purpose:

To provide ESL Services, consultative educational supports, and bilingual supports and resources as well as provide ESL

professional development training for staff, students, and their families. This is part of RFP(#)2017ELLS001 that was awarded

and board approved 5/7/2017. This is the third year of a three year agreement.

IV. BOARD ASSIGNMENTS

That, as provided in Section 3315.15 O.R.C., the following expenses of a Board Member on assignment by the Board to be

paid from the Board Member Service Fund.

Carolyn Jones

Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) 2018 Capital Conference

Columbus, OH – November 10-12, 2019

Eve Bolton





(cont.)

IV. BOARD ASSIGNMENTS (cont.)



Ozie Davis III



Pamela Bowers



Ryan Messer



V. BOARD MEMBER SERVICE FUND



Pamela Bowers $305.72

Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) Levy University

Columbus, OH – June 26, 2019

Assigned May 20, 2019

Mike Moroski $3,497.84

Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) Leadership Institute: A Harvard Business School Executive

Education Program

Boston, MA – July 28-31, 2019

Assigned March 6, 2019



(cont.)

VI. AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDER(S)

The Treasurer recommends approval be given for the following purchase orders, charged to the appropriate fund.

Vendor/Consultant Name Amount Not to Exceed


(A.) Office Support Services $35,000.00


Explanation:

To provide printing and binding services for the Curriculum Department.

School/Department Responsible: Food Services – Student Dining Services

(B.) C & T Design and Equipment $167,705.59

Funding Source: Food Services Fund

Explanation:

To purchase steamers for the cafeterias at several locations (Rees E. Price, Woodward, etc.) (cost includes shipping). Roll-in

refrigerators for cheviot, Douglass, Hays, Midway, Mt. Airy, Spencer,

Pleasant Hill, and Westwood (cost includes shipping). Entry includes contract#C2000741, C2000751, C2000761 and

C2222782.


(C.) CDW Government $135,357.80


Explanation:

To renew the district’s Novell license and support.

(D.) Cincinnati Bell Technology $351,000.00


Explanation:

To provide docking stations for the Teacher Device Roll Out Project. These docking stations are necessary to connect laptops

to external monitors, keyboards and classroom audio visual.



(cont.)

VI. AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDER(S) (cont.)

The Treasurer recommends approval be given for the following purchase orders, charged to the appropriate fund.


School/Department Responsible: ITM Management (cont.)

(E.) Cincinnati Bell Technology $45,500.00


Explanation:

To provide external DVD drives for Teacher Device Roll Out Project. These are necessary for a teacher to access content on

DVD’s.

VII. THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATES

That the Treasurer be authorized to pay the following Then and Now Certificates:

Vendor/Consultant Name Amount CPS Location

(A.) Xavier University $5,204.00 Communications & Engagement

Inv Date Req Date Brd Date

8/30/2019 8/09/2019 9/16/2019


Purpose of Purchase:

Xavier University – Banquet Room 2 at the Cintas Center on August 9, 2019 for the Back to School for the community.

(B.) Tyler Technologies Inc. $31,107.32 Pupil Transportation


7/01/2019 9/04/2019 9/16/2019



To pay outstanding invoice#045-266563 for Versatrans onscreen software maintenance and

support. Versatrans extended support - includes rp, el, & sif. 08/01/2019 through 07/31/2020.



(cont.)

VII. THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATES (cont.)

That the Treasurer be authorized to pay the following Then and Now Certificates:

Vendor/Consultant Name Amount CPS Location

(C.) Educational Service Center $10,000.00 Superintendent’s Office

of Northeast Ohio


7/31/2019 9/09/2019 9/16/2019



To pay outstanding invoice#CIN9 for Ohio 8 membership fees, CPS will pay $10,000.00 and CFT will pay the remaining

$7,408.00.

(D.) Allpro Parking LLC $14,520.00 Virtual HS/Digital Acad


6/19/2019 8/01/2019 9/16/2019

Funding Source: Schoolwide Building Program


To pay outstanding invoice#773-08012019 for twenty-two parking passes for staff at Virtual High School. (excludes July)

(E.) Classic Fare Catering $3,037.70 Woodward Career Technical HS


5/15/2018 5/22/2019 9/16/2019

Funding Source: Student Managed Activity Fund


To pay outstanding invoice #500470600-006824 for Catering Expensed for Woodward’s Prom – 18103 on May 12, 2018.



(cont.)

VIII. PAYMENTS

That the Treasurer be authorized to approve payment to the following Vendor(s)/Consultant(s):



(A.) Multiple Vendor Order $30,000.00


Purpose:

Payment for employee mileage reimbursement for the Curriculum Department.


(B.) Hewlett Packard Financial Services $1,207,842.40


Purpose:

Annual payment for the Network refresh equipment lease. This is the second of five scheduled lease

payments for equipment (5 installments of $1,207,842.40).

IX. SETTLEMENTS

That the Treasurer be authorized to approve settlement to the following Vendor(s)/Consultant(s):

General Counsel

(A.) That the Treasurer is authorized to enter into a settlement agreement with Sally Updike and Margaret Diets for services

performed during the 2018-19 school year at Walnut Hills High School. Ms. Dietz shall be paid $26,500.00 as regular

wages. Ms. Updike shall be paid $9,866.58 as regular wages. The Loring Law Office shall be paid $1,000.00.



(cont.)

X. FOR BOARD INFORMATION



Exceed

School/Department Responsible: Athletics & ExtrCurricular

(A.) Robert M. Sagers Jr. $10,218.00 9/13/2019 – 2/15/2020


Purpose:

Assigning qualified officials for the 2019-20 interscholastic football and basketball seasons.

School/Department Responsible: Communications & Engagement

(B.) Venue Lifestyle & Event Guide Inc. $23,400.00 9/17/2019 – 6/30/2020


Purpose:

To provide recruitment advertising in Venue Magazine.


(C.) Avant Assessment LLC $12,215.00 9/20/2019 – 6/30/2020


Purpose:

To provide digital Spanish Heritage Language Assessments to identify and place students who have the requisite proficiency to

earn HS credit and participate in AP World Languages courses. Requested by World Languages Curriculum Manager Sarah

Morales.



(cont.)

X. FOR BOARD INFORMATION (cont.)



Exceed

School/Department Responsible: Early Childhood - Preschool Promise

(D.) University of Cincinnati $21,000.00 7/01/2019 – 6/30/2020


Purpose:

To support the development of an early childhood teacher pipeline in CPS and partnership with local colleges & universities.

For tuition reimbursement for WFD Scholarship recipients.

School/Department Responsible: Facilities Management

(E.) Queen City Blacktop Co. $16,410.14 8/23/2019 – 6/30/2020


Purpose:

New blacktop on half of the playground at Carthage School.

(F.) American Elevators Inc. $19,853.00 9/03/2019 – 6/30/2020

Funding Source: Permanent Improvement Fund

Purpose:

Gamble HS - Elevator upgrades/repairs in the 1922 building, gym building and in the 2006 building.



(cont.)

X. FOR BOARD INFORMATION (cont.)



Exceed

School/Department Responsible: Food Services - Student Dining Services

(G.) Ricking Paper & Specialty Co. $11,450.56 9/04/2019 – 6/30/2020

Funding Source: Food Services Fund

Purpose:

To provide ongoing training for remediation and onboarding.

School/Department Responsible: Non-Public/Auxiliary Services

(H.) HCESC – Hamilton County Educational $21,600.00 9/12/2019 – 5/29/2020

Funding Source: Misc, Federal Grant Fund

Purpose:

To provide onsite coaching for longer class periods and PLC groups. Faculty training in teaching longer periods and working

effectively in department PLC teams to identify and plan instruction for the most essential skills will support out goal of

guiding student to grow in thinking critically and mastering essential skills in each discipline.

School/Department Responsible: Pupil Transportation

(I.) Parsons Communications Group $16,955.54 9/09/2019 – 5/30/2020


Purpose:

To provide ongoing training for remediation and onboarding.



(cont.)

XI. GRANT AWARDS

That record is made of a grant award from the following Grantors:

Grantor Name Amount Location Funding Source &

Description

(A.) Community Action Agency $3,823,120.00 Early Childhood Fund 525 – Project

Head-Start

Purpose: To be used to provide services to 701 Head Start students in the Cincinnati Public School

District for the period of June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020.

(B.) Greater Cincinnati

Foundation

$147,253.00 Roll Hill Academy Fund 019 – Other

Grants

Purpose: To be used to provide support for two years for a Kindergarten Reading Specialist at Roll

Hill Academy.

(C.) Westfield Insurance

Foundation

$49,400.00 Woodward Fund 019 – Other

Grants

Purpose: To Woodward for the work-based learning transportation.

Jennifer M. Wagner

Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Messer moved and Mrs. Bates seconded the motion that The Report of the Treasurer be approved.


Noes: None



INQUIRIES/UPDATES

1. Mr. Dan Hoying, General Counsel per the direction of the board to contact the City to restart discussions regarding

negotiations of the Abatement Agreement. We have been offered dates on October 3rd & October 4th

and have accepting

those dates to meet. We did urge the City to provide dates in September but haven’t received a response to our request.

2. Vera Brooks, Director of Early Childhood - update from the Collaborative meeting on the next steps -

Create Points of Communication draft; begin to develop a Fall Harvest celebration for our providers and Preschool

Promise. CPS/CPP Joint Board Meeting is on October 10, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. location: TBD by CPP.

3. Member Bates – Introduction of Resolution regarding Vision Zero.

ASSIGNMENTS

Please note the following assignments:

1. Administration – 1999 Agreement - research the deal that is about to take place down by the river and bring it as an

example to the negotiations to establish CPS is not being made whole. Provide information on the Safety & Health risks to

our students (air quality, pollution, etc.).

ADJOURNMENT

The Board adjourned at 9:02 p.m.

Jennifer M. Wagner

Treasurer/CFO

Documents

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